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Sarah Ulmer
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August 22, 2018
SALTER: Special session promises new funding alternatives after GOP tax cuts launched
By: Sid Salter The proceeds from a new state lottery? A dedicated portion of the new online sales tax collections? A portion of gaming revenues from the newly minted sports book in Mississippi casinos? Borrowed or bonded revenues? Maybe a portion of the BP oil spill settlement funds as well? The 2018 special session of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 22, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/22/18
Gov. Bryant issues the call for the Special Session Using revenue generated by internet sales taxes, sports betting, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees and a state lottery, the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act will provide more than $200 million annually to meet Mississippi’s infrastructure needs. pic.twitter.com/qKgA5B8fSW — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) August 21, 2018 CLARION…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Governor releases official Proclamation of a #msleg special session for 2018
Governor Phil Bryant has officially issued a Proclamation for Legislature to come back to order for a Special Session beginning on August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. His proclamation outlines the primary focus for lawmakers; to create the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018 which claims to provide nearly $200 million in infrastructure revenue annually. MIMA…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
Wicker Supports EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy Rule
Trump Administration Plan Will Promote Energy Independence, Economic Growth, and Environmental Protection U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., supports the Trump Administration’s new “Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule,” which was announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ACE Rule would replace the Obama Administration’s costly “Clean Power Plan,” which would have undermined American energy…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
2018 Promote the Vote Materials Now Available to Teachers
Promote the Vote (PTV), the Secretary of State’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program, launches this week with a new theme, partner, and implementation materials for teachers. This year’s program, which will include a mock election and art and essay contests, asks students to contemplate how they may “Make a Difference in Mississippi” by voting and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2018
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Gulfport, Mississippi
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District of Gulfport, Mississippi, to recapitalize an existing Revolving Loan Fund in support of small businesses and entrepreneurs. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 21, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 8/21/18
WLOX – Mississippi Senate leader signals deal likely on road money Mississippi’s lieutenant governor says he’s ready to accept most transportation funding proposals championed by leaders of the state House. That makes an agreement more likely during a special session. Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves tells reporters Monday that any package of legislation is likely…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 20, 2018
Michael Guest endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses
(Brandon, Miss.)—The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has endorsed 3rd Congressional District Republican nominee Michael Guest in his campaign. In a letter to Michael Guest, NFIB stated, “As the voice of small business, NFIB knows that good small business policy starts with electing good small business candidates. Therefore, your election is critical to the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he might be ready to come to an agreement
Today, Lt. Gov. Tate reeves told reporters he may be ready to come to an agreement on transportation funding proposals from the House of Representatives, which could prove for a speedy and successful special session. “Gov. Bryant, Speaker Gunn and I have worked for the past four months on a plan that directs additional dollars…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
OPINION: Will LeBron’s Investment In District Schools Be Any Different?
Sending piles of extra money to district schools, either via taxpayers or celebrities, has not produced the outcomes we’re continually promised. Real reform comes from a fresh start. By: Brett Kittredge, Mississippi Center for Public Policy While LeBron James is and will continue to be recognized as one of the great basketball players of all…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 20, 2018
Mississippi high ranked for charter schools–still lessons to be learned
In the last five years since Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation allowing charter schools to move into Mississippi, five schools have opened. Four are in Jackson, and one is in Clarksdale. Expansion of charter schools in Mississippi has been steady, but slow. Right now, only Jackson and Clarksdale have access to charter school education—leaving under-served…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 20, 2018
State Auditor Shad White Announces New Transparency Website
Today State Auditor Shad White announced the launch of a new section of the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor website dedicated to transparency. Many contracts, requests for proposals, and various other documents from the office will be posted online at www.osa.ms.gov/transparency. The auditor’s office is committed to being the most transparent state agency in…
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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April 28, 2025
White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump’s second term
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 28, 2025
Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session
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Illia Novikov, Associated Press
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April 28, 2025
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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April 28, 2025
The trouble with being Shedeur
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Robert St. John
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April 28, 2025
The gift of work, the blessing of people
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 28, 2025
The forerunner of mercy
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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Rachel Canter
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April 23, 2025
A new vision for keeping Mississippi first
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